SHORING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHORING
To set on shore.
(without up) To provide with support.
(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
"The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."
To warn or threaten.
To offer.
Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.
Examples of SHORING in a Sentence
- "The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."
Word Details
Is SHORING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHORING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for SHORING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORING
100 words from the letters in SHORING
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How to Use SHORING in Word Games
SHORING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHORING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHORING to find 100 additional valid words.